As you reflect on this year
and prepare for next year,
what are the lessons you have learned
in business and how do you plan to
use those lessons to grow your business
in the year ahead?
And remember, in every challenge
there is opportunity for growth
so even if you had a challenging
year it can be a stepping stone
to success.
I know the hustle and bustle of the
holiday season can seem overwhelming
when you try to factor in end of year
business planning.
So simplify this very important task
by focusing on the Top Three Lessons
you have learned and how you
will apply your newfound wisdom
towards improving and growing
your business.
If you didn't meet your financial goals
this year what lessons have you learned
that will help you accomplish that goal
next year?
Create more income streams if you
relied too heavily on one source of income.
Eliminate the activities that took up a
lot of your time and provided little to no
return on investment.
Increase the activities that provided
a good return on investment, and
duplicate and increase your success
with similar activities.
Select your top three lessons
and then ask yourself the following questions:
1. What have I learned from this experience?
2. If it was unpleasant, what can I do to
prevent future occurrences?
3. If it was pleasant, what can I do to
experience this success on an ongoing basis?
4. How can I use this experience to
grow my business?
This is just a start but you only need to
take a step to move forward.
Give yourself the gift of time now and
reflect upon your lessons learned this year.
When this year comes to a close take only
the wisdom from those lessons and apply
them to your goals for next year.
Leave any bad feelings about any challenges
you had this year behind when the curtain
falls on this year, and stay focused on the
growth of your business and yourself when
the curtain rises on the new year.
Remember that every challenge is
an opportunity for growth and
can be a stepping stone towards success.
So stay focused on your success
as you step into the New Year.
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Tresaca Hamilton is the CEO of
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